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MH06 VDR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,366 mi
Last recorded142,366 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 VDR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 142,366 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material could not see under clips / covers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

o/sand n/s/f shock absorbers have corrosion to casings

Fail 28 Jan 2022 142,366 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material could not see under clips / covers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

o/sand n/s/f shock absorbers have corrosion to casings

Pass 8 Jan 2021 137,012 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s plus rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads / discs worn

nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect. o/s/f shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing.

rear cross axle metal brake pipes corroded, could not see under plastic sheaf or under body covers further investigation may be needed

Fail 8 Jan 2021 137,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s plus rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads / discs worn

nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect. o/s/f shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing.

rear cross axle metal brake pipes corroded, could not see under plastic sheaf or under body covers further investigation may be needed

Pass 8 Jan 2020 130,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing

Fail 8 Jan 2020 130,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing

Pass 8 Jan 2019 123,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all four tyres worn on inner edges, n/s/r close to limit

Fail 8 Jan 2019 123,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 116,161 miles

Front brake back plates badly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge and splitting on inside wall advise attention

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil filler cap was insecure (re fitted)

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2017 116,041 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake back plates badly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge and splitting on inside wall advise attention

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil filler cap was insecure (re fitted)

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2016 105,939 miles

Offside outer cv boot sp

Pass 23 Feb 2016 96,912 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,533 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 92,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 75,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 75,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 67,661 miles

engine light on

Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,595 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 51,582 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2010 44,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,105 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,781 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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MH06 VDR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MH06 VDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MH06 VDR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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